Pienza

Pienza the heart of Tuscany

Pienza is one of the most beautiful towns I have ever seen in my life, the village defined as the utopian city it represent one of the most impressive villages, best planned during the Renaissance. The city was wanted by a the pope Pius II and realized by the architect Bernardo Rossellino who was commissioned to build a Duomo, papal palace and town hall.

Pienza is located in the heart of the Val d'Orcia that is one of the most beautiful valley in Tuscany. Val d Orcia is mostly untouched and it preserve the balance relationship between Man and Nature.

You can visit pienza in one hour, you should not miss the Duomo and the view of the valley. If you decide to have lunch in Pienza here you have some suggestions:

Latte di Luna: value for money. typical Tuscan food. You should try the pork meat. Price with house wine 20 euros per person

IL Chiostro: very elegant. During the summer you can seat outdoor from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the valley. Food is also good. The owner, Maurizio is very friendly. Price with house wine 35 euros per person.

night life is inexistent. The closest place to go go is a music bar on the road to go to Montichiello, the pub is called "5/4" or "Caffe degli Archi" in Montepulciano.